Reference No: BP0179TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to answer the following questions: (a) How to identify the relevant environment of one's company? (b) What are the sources of environmental information? (c) How can one forecast the development in the environment? (d) How does one interpret the information so collected? (e) How ... More
Reference No: CMA0655TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This paper deals with various technical, economic, social, and organizational issues in land and water management. Various problems like soil erosion, alkalinity and salinity, droughts and floods, water-logging, etc. have been discussed. The watershed concept has been described to provide a setting for managerial alternatives. The discussion on policy environment ... More
Reference No: CMA0659Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Drinking water is one of the basic necessities of mankind. In drought-prone regions, this could become a source of serious stress, particularly for poor people who may not own any private wells. The case discusses how the drinking water supply was organized in one such district. Despite several innovative efforts, ... More
Reference No: CMA0714Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The paper industry in India is highly capital intensive and has grown rapidly in the past. Interesting to note that the number of pulp and paper units have increased from 17 in the early 1950's to 250 in 1985, and production of paper and paperboards from 1,35,000 tonnes in 1951 to 15,00,000 tonnes in 1985 - a ... More
Reference No: PROD0040Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The main focus of the case is on improving work methods. The present work method results in low output per piece of equipment and poor utilization of equipment. The poor utilization of equipment (steam locomotives) suggests that the present level of output can be obtained by using only two locomotives ... More
Reference No: CMA0629TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The note depicts the composition and role of the informal segment of rural financial market (RFM) in India. It describes the salient features of its constituents and the reasons for their dominance in the financial market. As such it gives a base for comparison of formal and informal segments of ... More
Reference No: CMA0043(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A continuation of case "Fourth Five Year Plan for Dairy Development in Gujarat (A). This gives the decisions made by the study group in terms of its resource allocation and plan implementation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0825Pages: 17Published on: 28, June, 2024
Abstract: SFarmsIndia is a unique online platform that seeks to match agricultural landowners directly with potential buyers. After a successful first venture (Slanutak-1), the founders were considering launching another platform (Slanutak-2) that would offer fractional ownership of land. They needed to decide on (1) an optimal crop rotation plan; (2) a company structure; ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More
Reference No: IGPC0002Pages: 23Published on: 10, September, 2025
Abstract: This case study analyses India's gold trade within the context of its current account deficit (CAD), focusing on the policy measure of customs duty. During FY 2012-13, rising gold imports and rupee depreciation worsened the CAD. To curb imports, the government raised import duties. By 2022, duty rates reached 15%. In 2024, rates ... More
Reference No: CMA0621TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The vast canvas of agriculture covers plants, animals, insects, and micro-organisms, each covering numerous species and subspecies. It covers all forms of life and matter. This biomass is created by the sun's energy, and is primarily composed of three primary elements - carbon (C), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H). Through ... More
Reference No: ECO0367TECPages: 8Published on: 26, July, 2023
Abstract: The purpose of this case is to introduce the reader to the idea of demand estimation using the price and quantity data. The key concepts that can be taught through this case are how demand functions need to be tailored to the market conditions, and how demand curve shifts when ... More
Reference No: CMA0802(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 2004
Abstract: Adani Wilmar is leanding player in edible oil refining, packaging and marketing. After having setup a distribution network in the North, the company plans to expand to the south. This it believes will be possible by providing soya bean oil which is more economical than other oils. The key task ... More
